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Spravato (Esketamine) Intra-Nasal Depression Medication

SPRAVATO® is a prescription medicine used:

  • with or without an antidepressant taken by mouth, to treat adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD)

  • with an antidepressant taken by mouth, to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions

SPRAVATO® is an  NMDA

 receptor antagonist believed to work differently from traditional antidepressants by acting on 

glutamate

.

  • The exact way SPRAVATO® works is unknown.

While the exact role of glutamate in depression is unknown, it is a chemical messenger found in the brain that is thought to help balance well-being and depression.

How Does It Work? 

You will administer SPRAVATO® nasal spray yourself under the supervision of a healthcare provider at a certified SPRAVATO® treatment center. Your healthcare provider will show you how to use the SPRAVATO® nasal spray device.

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Cost

-Brand name medication is covered by most insurance. Let us know if you do not have prescription drug coverage

$175 one time initial fee + $125 per month
-Includes Primary Care Appointments
-Include ongoing mental health medication management
-Includes same day sick appointments
 

*Random Drug Screening for Controlled Substances is Required. 
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